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jasper morrison: lightwood for maruni wood industry
lightwood chair (birch, webbing seat) by jasper morrison
image copyright maruni wood industry inc.
photo by yoneo kawabe
at the milan triennale for milan design week 2011, maruni wood industry presents 'lightwood',
a new furniture collection designed by london-based jasper morrison who has collaborated
with the company for the first time on this occasion.
lightwood chair by jasper morrison
images © designboom
'lightwood' includes a chair made from solid birch that features either webbed, cushioned (upholstered leather or fabric)
or woven mesh seating options. in the case of the upholstered leather and fabric, the material is detachable
making it easy to clean.
detail of lightwood chair shows webbing seat
image © designboom
the collection also includes 'table 30' made from birch and maple veneer as well as 'table 200' made from Corian® and birch.
lightwood chair (webbing seat) by jasper morrison
image copyright maruni wood industry inc.
photo by yoneo kawabe
lightwood chair - cushioned with detachable fabric (right), cushioned with detachable leather (left)
images copyright maruni wood industry inc.
photo by yoneo kawabe
lightwood chair with mesh seat
image copyright maruni wood industry inc.
photo by yoneo kawabe
detail of lightwood chair with mesh seat
image copyright maruni wood industry inc.
photo by yoneo kawabe
image © designboom
detail
image © designboom
jasper morrison
portrait © designboom
image © designboom
as part of the maruni wood industry presentation, jasper morrison is asking visitors to the exhibition to show their
support for the japanese at this time of need, through donations:
'japan's troubles
as we all know, the earthquake and tsunami in japan has caused terrible loss of life, homes and untold damage.
what is less known is the collective sense of disaster felt by the whole nation. showing your support
for the japanese at this time in any way you can will do more than help pay to put things right,
it will help them find the strength to rebuild the country and their confidence.
thank you for your support.'
- jasper morrison
Nice work.
Answer:
Jasper Morrison is a sacred cow.
Yes, the chair is terribly competent and virtuous, but that for me is completely outweighed by the fact that it is aesthetically boring and ordinary in the extreme.
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